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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Sept. 20, 2004
Canteen Crew
Posted on 09/19/2004 8:00:50 PM PDT by StarCMC
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For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. |
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Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! |
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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~ |
![Coast Guard Seal small (better)](http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/1/106521/1091486/coastguard-th.jpg) |
The military seems to have a language of its own, with many terms, acronyms, initialisms and abbreviations that aren't generally used in the "civilian world." What is an acronym? It is a word created from the first letter of a series of other words. It is spoken as one word. What is an initialism? It is a word created from the first letter of a series of other words, but each letter is spoken separately. What is an abbreviation? It is a shortened version of a word. What is Short Speak? It is any and all of the above. Want to know what they are talking about? Read on... ![](http://images4.fotki.com/v40/photos/1/106521/398438/StarsStripesseperator-vi.gif?1066276156) |
M, part 3 MG major general
MGGB Modular Guided Glide Bomb, GBU-15(V)HOBOS
To learn more, click here! |
MGR-1 Honest John
The Honest John was the US Army's first nuclear-armed surface-to-surface rocket. To read more, click here! MGR-3 Little John
The Little John was the smallest nuclear-capable rocket the U.S. Army ever deployed. MGRS Military Grid Reference System |
MGY Sgt [AR 310-50] master gunnery sergeant (USMC)
MI military intelligence
Mickey Mouse Boots cold weather boots worn by Marines
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MICV mechanized infantry combat vehicle
MILES Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems
To read more about MILES, click here! MIOBC Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course Ask Old Sarge about this one! |
Missing Man Formation
A flight of usually 5 aircraft in a fly-over formation. When the flight reaches the honor point, one of the aircraft peels off into a steep climb heavenward leaving his or her position vacant. In is a formal salute rendered to POW and MIA as well as to deceased military people - usually aviators. MkmQualBad [AR 310-50] Marksman Qualification Badge
(Marine - Rifle) MLR main line of resistance |
MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System
To read more, click here! MOB military orders of battle MOJO Originally a concoction of hard liquors designed for the sole purpose of getting drunk. Also used to mean a swaggering approach of smooth talking individual, as in "He's got his MOJO goin'." Molly Marine
A statue of a woman Marine located in New Orleans, LA. The first statue of a woman in military service in the United States. |
Today's Field Trip:
Click the pic to visit Ft. Leonard Wood. |
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KEYWORDS: airforce; army; coastguard; loveoursoldiers; marines; militarysupport; nationalguard; navy
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To: Spotsy
Spotsy!!! And you are up at this hour because..... LOL! I just got my brand new computer back from the doctor, and it's cool. 19" monitor! I'm gonna open my laptop right next to it and find my favorites and bookmarks.
521
posted on
09/20/2004 10:05:49 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Congratulations - new computer up and running - WooHoo!!!
522
posted on
09/20/2004 10:06:18 PM PDT
by
Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Well, that'll keep you busy for sure!
Hugs!!
Ms.B
523
posted on
09/20/2004 10:07:07 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Hiya Ms. B!
I'm here for a few minutes, catching up and then off to bed.
What's shakin'?
524
posted on
09/20/2004 10:07:13 PM PDT
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Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: Ms.Poohbear
Ms. P - I'm sorry to hear about Mr. P's loss.
Hang in there.
525
posted on
09/20/2004 10:08:18 PM PDT
by
Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: Spotsy
Not too much, Spotsybelle!
Didja see the pics of Mr.B and Eddie Kirkland?
Pretty neat!
;0)
Ms.B
526
posted on
09/20/2004 10:09:29 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
To: Lady Jag
I like perspective but this one gives me a brain freeze: That stuff hurts my head.
527
posted on
09/20/2004 10:10:53 PM PDT
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Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
I just ran across them moments ago - Excellent!
Congrats again to Mr. B!!
528
posted on
09/20/2004 10:11:35 PM PDT
by
Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
19" monitor?!?!? That is a pretty big leap from a laptop. Now you will be able to see every pore on my face. LOL!!!
I'm so glad you got everything worked out.
529
posted on
09/20/2004 10:13:59 PM PDT
by
Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: bentfeather; All
Ain't it funny that some folks you can't missAn' some folks you jus' miss a pile?
An' the folks you can't miss you see lots,
An' other folks once in awhile?
LOL
I found this poem in a tiny frame, in the bottom of a box of books I bought at an auction awhile back..
530
posted on
09/20/2004 10:15:11 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
To: Fawnn
Good - whatever time it is - Fawnn!
Excellent Betsy Ross WooHoo and great to see the classic troop sillohette WooHoo (one of my favs).
531
posted on
09/20/2004 10:19:52 PM PDT
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Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: Spotsy
Thanks Spotsybelle!
It was a feather in his cap, for sure!
:0)
Ms.B
532
posted on
09/20/2004 10:20:40 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
I tried to save the flap, but no dice, so I clipped it off this evening. It's kinda tender, but if I keep a bandaid on it it'll be fine in a couple days
533
posted on
09/20/2004 10:24:13 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Kathy in Alaska
DON'T SAY FLAP!! Ewwwwww!
534
posted on
09/20/2004 10:34:19 PM PDT
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Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
What happened to your thumb? (I missed that update somehow!)
I've always heard that things happen in threes, so I guess because of you, Lady Jag, and Ms.B. the rest of us have safe thumbs now. ;)
535
posted on
09/20/2004 10:35:55 PM PDT
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Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Spotsy
I have a 19" on my Mac, but my computer teacher, The KId, is teaching me the PC, so......LOL!
536
posted on
09/20/2004 10:36:22 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn
Ladies, I must say good night. Although I am not typing gibberish like I was last night, my eyes have gone square.
537
posted on
09/20/2004 10:36:40 PM PDT
by
Spotsy
(The main stream news media no longer control information. WooHoo!!!)
To: Spotsy
Dream your good dreams!!!
538
posted on
09/20/2004 10:38:56 PM PDT
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Fawnn
Hi Lady Fawnn!
???
Nothing happened to my thumbs!
LOL
Ms.B
539
posted on
09/20/2004 10:43:59 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
I thought you cut it cutting up chicken. Did I read something wrong somewhere?
That means none of our thumbs are safe now! I guess now I'd better stick to fixing something simple when I go find food in a little bit! LOL
540
posted on
09/20/2004 10:46:09 PM PDT
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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